Olivewood
This 1880s wooden-floored house is furnished to the period of when it was built. The property remains a working orangery and the orchard is fully operational, including its famous olive trees.
The collection includes old photographs, cameras, river charts, the Chaffey Red Book (The Australian Irrigation Colonies, Illustrated), plus equipment used in the fruit industry.
History
Originally designed as a Canadian log cabin for the Chaffey brothers from Canada, who established the irrigation and fruit growing area of Renmark. The estate was presented as a showpiece to induce others to join the scheme.
Location
Corner, Renmark Avenue (Sturt Highway) and Twenty-first Streets, Renmark
Latitude-longitude -34.1809,140.7353
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Open
Monday 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Thursday - Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Groups by appointment, phone (08) 8586 6175
Admission
Adults $4.00
Pensioners $3.50
Children $1.00
Coach groups $3.50/person
Enquiries
(08) 8586 6175
Web
Olivewood Estate - Renmark, Postcards
Olivewood, South Australia
Irrigation of the Murray River, Discover Murray
Branch
Details
Features:
Folk Collection
Garden
Historic House
Industrial Heritage
District: Renmark
Operating Days: MT_TFSS